The Singapore Sling cocktail is one of the most famous drinks in cocktail history, with origins dating back to the early 20th century. The story of this cocktail begins at the Long Bar of the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
Created in 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, this drink had a very interesting purpose according to the social rules of the time. In many societies at the time, it was frowned upon for women to drink alcohol directly in bars. So women often preferred drinks that looked like fruit juice or tea.
“Some cocktails are not just a recipe, but the story of a city.”
With this in mind, Ngiam Tong Boon created a cocktail that looks like a tropical fruit drink but is actually complex. A combination of gin, cherry liqueur, pomegranate syrup and pineapple juice, this drink quickly became the most famous cocktail at Raffles Hotel.
Over time, its fame spread around the world thanks to travelers and writers who visited the hotel. Today, the Singapore Sling is considered not only a cocktail, but also one of the most important symbols of Singapore bar culture and the history of the classic cocktail.
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Ingredients
Unit System
30 mlof gin
15 mlcherry liqueur
7 mlCointreau
7 mlBenedictine
10 mlgrenadine (grenadine syrup)
120 mlpineapple juice
15 mllime juice
1 dashAngostura bitters
·Ice
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Method
1
Add a lot of ice into the shaker.
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Add gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine and lime juice.
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Add grenadine and pineapple juice.
4
Add a few drops of Angostura bitters.
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Shake well.
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Strain into a highball glass.
7
Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
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Bartender Tips
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Using fresh pineapple juice enhances the tropical character of the cocktail.
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Cherry liqueur creates the signature flavor of the cocktail, it is important to choose a quality product.
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Using plenty of ice keeps the drink fresh and balanced.
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